Am I the Right Photographer for Your Family?
March 16, 2022
Every photographer is a little different. You pick a photographer just as much for the experience of working with that person as the photos they deliver. My goal is always to capture the love and connection between family members and to do it in a stress free environment, whether that is at the park or in your home. I follow the lead of the children and allow them to be themselves. Sometimes it leads to a little bit of chaos because kids are unpredictable, but following their lead is how I gain their trust and have the opportunity to capture their authentic personality. My photos are not often posed, and I prefer joy over perfection. It delights me to see a child give a hug that knocks mom off her feet! If that means mom gets leaves stuck to her clothes or in her hair, it doesn’t bother me in the least.
My style is not for everyone. I’m not going to make sure your hair is laying flat or that your shirt doesn’t wrinkle up when you sit down. I don’t care if your kid makes funny faces or won’t look at the camera. I’m draw to real authentic moments and they are not perfect. But I believe it’s the imperfection that makes your family unique.
Many of the families that keep coming back to me year after year say the experience is easy and fun! Their kids look forward to our photo sessions because I embrace the fact that life with kids comes with a bit of chaos. So if constantly trying to control chaos leaves you exhausted than I am probably the perfect photographer for your family because I don’t need you to control anything. Just relax and have a good time. I often hear “I can’t believe you got THESE photos from THAT session!” So trust me; there is a method to the madness.
On the other hand, if leaves in your hair is not something you want in your family photos or chaos stresses you out, that’s totally fine. It just means I’m probably not the photographer for you. I do, however, know some fantastic photographers I can refer you to that will give you the experience you are looking for. So don’t be afraid to reach out so I can connect you.
